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70 Years, 100 Episodes: The People, Progress & Purpose Behind Decades of School Busing

It’s a celebration and a blast from the past in this special anniversary episode of The Route. Take a walk through major industry moments, milestones, and the people who shaped it with some faces you haven’t seen in a while! Sponsor: IC Bus.

by Staff
January 15, 2026
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This special episode of The Route marks two major milestones: Episode 100 of the show and 70 years of School Bus Fleet serving the student transportation industry.


To celebrate, host Amanda Huggett is joined by former School Bus Fleet editors and team members for a look back at the moments, people, and issues that shaped the industry, and the publication, over the decades.


From alternative fuels and electric school buses to seat belt debates, safety legislation, and the everyday heroism of drivers and transportation professionals, this episode reflects on how far school transportation has come and where it’s headed next.


Themes and topics in this episode:

  • Technology growth: cameras, safety systems, training tools

  • The rise in alternative fuels

  • Seat belt debates spanning decades

  • Stop-arm violations and tragic incidents shaping policy

  • School bus drivers as everyday heroes

  • Advice for transportation directors

Key stories mentioned:

👉 How a Century of Change Shaped the School Bus Industry We Know Today

👉 Dean Transportation Bolsters Training With Virtual Reality

👉 Meeting a Hero in My Own Back Yard: Deona Washington's Story

👉 Riding with Jordan: A Day in the Life of a Fragile Student


This episode is sponsored by IC Bus.


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